One of the biggest reasons people seek support from me is the fear of passing on their habits to their children.  According to statistics, children and young people are using food to cope with mental health issues, more than ever before. In this week's podcast, I talk about 5 ways you can help the young person in your care. Your next podcast  Are You An EMOTIONAL Eater? Here's How To Find Out: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1397278/9683906-46-are-you-an-emotional-eater-here-s-how-to-find-out.mp3?download=true Citations Office for Health and Disparities. Public Health Data. Obesity Profile: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/national-child-measurement-programme The Guardian. Young people overeating as they battle lockdown anxiety, says UK study: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jul/12/young-people-overeating-as-they-battle-lockdown-anxiety-says-uk-study Mind: Facts and figures about young people and mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-strategy/doing-more-for-young-people/facts-and-figures-about-young-people-and-mental-health/ NHS: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/03/nhs-treating-record-number-of-young-people-for-eating-disorders/ Support the show Want Shelley's Comfort Eating Recovery Starter Kit? Subscribe here for 'Comfort Eating Recovery Starter Kit' Have a question or comment? [email protected] If this podcast helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts